updated 08:50 am EST, Mon January 24, 2005

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NewsHunter3 v1.05 ($60) adds an innovative way to search for and queue Usenet articles for download as well as a fast download engine and a new single-window interface. The online/offline news reader offers realtime queueing, offline reading, automatic decoding, virtual servers for multiple concurrent connections, and more. [1.8MB]

MacTheRipper 2.6.1 (free) is a DVD ripper (extractor) that uses the open-source libraries. It removes CSS encryption, Macrovision protection, and RCE region protection--to create region-free DVD backups. It is now capable of removing UOPs, or User Operation Prohibitions, which are the settings that prevent you from skipping or fast-forwarding certain parts of DVDs, such as FBI warnings, previews, logos, intros, etc. [1.0MB]

Momento 1.2 ($10) brings drag & drop support, the ability to record audio notes, window resizing, clickable links support, status icons, a new menu system, tooltips, and more. The note is designed to replace and organize stickies as well as minimizes to a tab on the edge of the screen/desktop. [1.2MB]

Xgrade 1.0b1 is a new educational application for teachers that brings the ease of use of iTunes to Mark Books. Available as a public beta, it offers a familiar single-window style interface and automatic calculation of statistics, weighted marks, moderated marks and more. It also includes a note-taking/commenting facility, drag & drop support for adding information, simple backup, and a tutorial. [291KB]

iSnip 1.0 (free) allows users to manage and edit a collection of text clippings that can be easily accessed from a system wide menu. It includes the ability to create a snippet from the clipboard using a global hotkey, insert/copy the selected snippet, instant filtering, drag & drop organization, import/export of the snippet database, and more. [177KB]